Lion's Head along the Glenn Highway in Alaska
Heading towards Lion's Head along the Glenn Highway during the fall in Alaska
This is Rainbow Creek that can be accessed along the Turnagain Arm Trail (formerly the Johnson Trail) just a short drive south from Anchorage. It is a very nice early summer hike as it is on a south-facing slope so there is a better chance the snow has melted.
A small lake with the brilliant fall colors of the low bushes with the mountains in the background along the Glenn Highway near Eureka Summit, Alaska.
Sheep Mountain along the Glenn Highway in fall. Millions of years ago hydrogen sulfide and hot water mixed with limestone and created Gypsum. This created the colors on the mountain.
Glen Alps in fall with an early dusting of snow. Termination dust-Alaska
Matanuska Glacier in fall 2 hours north of Anchorage. This was taken from the forest service cabin at the recreation site that is managed by the Long Rifle Lodge.
Matanuska River in Fall
The Matanuska river winds down through the valley at the foot of the Chugach Mountains this fall.
The Matanuska River flows below the Chugach Mountains in Alaska
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